Black Bear Film Festival to hold fundraiser Aug. 2

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Jul 11, 2014 at 2:00 AM

Celebrating its third anniversary, the Black Bear Film Festival will host a party highlighting great film and filmmakers at High Point Golf Club, 342 Lake Shore South, Montague, N.J., Aug. 2 to raise money for the growing film festival.

Celebrating its third anniversary, the Black Bear Film Festival will host a party highlighting great film and filmmakers at High Point Golf Club, 342 Lake Shore South, Montague, N.J., Aug. 2 to raise money for the growing film festival.

The evening will include guest appearances by VIPs from the independent film industry, food by area restaurants, sushi prepared by the golf club's master sushi chef, a six-piece band from New York City, and dancing on the patio.

The event will be held on the newly renovated patio overlooking the lake at High Point Golf Club. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at the Black Bear Film Festival's main office at the Milford Community House, 201 Broad St., or by calling 570-409-0909.

"The importance of regional support by businesses is critical due to the symbiotic nature of their relationship with the film festival," said Jerry Beaver, founding president of the Black Bear Film Festival. "Each year, the film festival promotes the economic growth of its region, so it's crucial for the business community at large to be behind it. We are grateful for the generosity of both Jim & Steve (owners of High Point Golf Club) for hosting

the event. It will be a night of community and culture — and of course, good sushi."

The golf club's executive chef, Yun-Qiang Qu, will prepare a full sushi bar for guests of the party.

Area restaurants contributing to the event include Fretta's Italian Specialties, Jorgenson's at the Dimmick Inn, Balch's Seafood Restaurant, Couture Edible Designs, the Fork at Twin Lakes, the Grotto Italian Restaurant, the Patisserie Fauchere, Peter's Europoa House, River Rock, and Waterwheel Cafe and Bakery.

The 15th annual Black Bear Film Festival will take place from Oct. 17-19. The Historic Milford Theatre, at 114 E. Catharine St., in Milford, Pa., will host the screenings of this year's feature films. The Film Salon, in the Community Room at the Pike County Public Library, will offer special selections, guest speakers, and Q&A sessions with the filmmakers.

For more information about the Black Bear Film Festival, visit blackbearfilm.com.